By Jill Nagy
McGregor’s Pub in Gansevoort reopened in July with new owners and a new name. Angela and Michael Moses, long-time McGregor’s patrons, own what is now the Holy Moses Tavern at 847 Saratoga Road.
Both owners have worked in the hospitality industry over the years but this is their first business venture. In the past Angela’s grandfather had a sub shop in Glens Falls and Michael’s aunt owned an inn in Corinth.
The new owners tried to keep the “rustic vibe” and “old school touches” of the former pub, according to Angela. Aside from some updates and clean-up, they made few changes, she said.
While the tavern is “primarily a beer and whiskey joint,” it offers a full menu of pub style food. One of the specialties is sausage, onion and peppers on a hoagie roll. The menu also includes some salads. Gluten-free options are also offered. The tavern kitchen is set up to be contamination-free, Angela said, and there are separate storage and cooking areas for gluten-free food preparation.
Aside from beer and whiskey, the tavern offers wines and ciders. Beer selections include a gluten-free beer. There are seven beers on tap, including artisanals. Whiskeys include products of local distilleries.
Despite the emphasis on beer and liquor, the tavern has been attracting lot of families, according to Angela. Overall, the place has been very busy and, Angela said, she is often told that the parking lot is too small. Future plans include expanding it.
Holy Moses has 10 employees and the Moseses are in house full-time. The couple’s 27-year-old son, Alexander, a “financial guru,” helps with the books. A younger son, Nicholas, 24, will soon start helping out in the kitchen.
The family lives in Corinth, in the house where Michael grew up. Angela was born and raised in Glens Falls.